Summary

Contact Info

Holy Cross Lutheran School
4321 Cerritos Avenue
Cypress , CA 90630
www.holycrosschurchandschool.org

Tel: (714) 527-7928
Fax: (562) 596-5914 (714)

Director: Pre-School Director: Mindy Weiss

Application Information

Applications accepted

Families who are new to the school, or have not been enrolled in our preschool will meet with the principal. when testing is completed, with a favorable outcome observed, the principal will notify you and a meeting will be scheduled.. the california school immunization record must be on file in the school office prior to the first day of school. these blue cards are included in the enrollment packets given to prospective applicants. fill out the top portion of the california school immunization record card, and bring it, along with your child's immunization record for your doctor, to the office for verification.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 months

Extended day

Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The mission of Holy Cross Lutheran School, in cooperation with Holy Cross Lutheran Church, is to share Christ by educating, nurturing, and equipping God's people to live a productive Christian life.

The purpose of Holy Cross Lutheran School is to assist each student in developing their personal faith with their Savior, Jesus Christ, through the study of God's Word and to use God-given talents to produce well-educated, self-confident individuals who are prepared to be leaders for tomorrow.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-		-	-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	-
Music	-		-	-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years			$4165/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 6:30am - 12:00pm Wed 6:30am - 12:00pm Fri 6:30am - 12:00pm	$3940/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 6:30am - 12:00pm Thu 6:30am - 12:00pm	$2695/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$4165/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 6:30am - 6:00pm Wed 6:30am - 6:00pm Fri 6:30am - 6:00pm	$4165/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 6:30am - 6:00pm Thu 6:30am - 6:00pm	$3430/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 8:30am - 12:00pm Wed 8:30am - 12:00pm Fri 8:30am - 12:00pm	$2940/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$5520/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 8:30am - 12:00pm Thu 8:30am - 12:00pm	$2695/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"EXTENDED DAY CARE 6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Families who are new to the school, or have not been enrolled in our preschool will meet with the principal. when testing is completed, with a favorable outcome observed, the principal will notify you and a meeting will be scheduled.. the california school immunization record must be on file in the school office prior to the first day of school. these blue cards are included in the enrollment packets given to prospective applicants. fill out the top portion of the california school immunization record card, and bring it, along with your child's immunization record for your doctor, to the office for verification.

Application fee: $100.00 PER CHILD

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: 1.Diversity. . 1.Those enrolled in our Preschool on a first come basis. 2. Children of Communicant members of Holy Cross. 3. If space is available, children of other Christian church members. 4. If space is available, children from the community. 5.siblings of students currently enrolled

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.